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GRAMPS SS
05-29-2008, 10:00 PM
did a search...came up empty..i knew there was a thread on this awhile back...anyways....looking to get a GPS unit for the new DD...my job has taken me into the town of one way streets and i have to get one now....
was looking at.............

GARMIN Nuvi 760.........349.00
Magellan RM 1412..no monthy fee.....199.99

or do you guys have any over suggestions on one....
94greenbandit
05-29-2008, 10:04 PM
I just recently bought the Garmin Nuvi 260W. I wanted a wide screen and didn't want the bells and whistles of bluetooth and that other stuff. I have had it for two months and love it
Car Guy
05-29-2008, 10:11 PM
We have the basic Garmin Street Pilot and it works great...!!! It doesn't have all the bells and whistles but works great for what it is, a GPS unit.....






:3gears: :3gears: :3gears:
Slow Joe
05-29-2008, 10:19 PM
I have a Tom Tom One 3rd Edition... Thing's Great, and it's taken me all over WI, Kristie all over IL, been to Detroit, and Northern IN... :thumbsup

Best part is that it was only $129 black friday... They're about $149 right now...

Edit: And updates are free... That's the best part...
94greenbandit
05-29-2008, 10:19 PM
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b184/jperdreau/NewPicture.jpg
Flicktitty
05-29-2008, 10:38 PM
GARMIN FTW! hey wayne you can try mine out this weekend if you want i'll bring it along.
GRAMPS SS
05-29-2008, 10:41 PM
sounds good nick.....thanks...
DynoTom
05-29-2008, 10:41 PM
Wayne, I have a Garmin NUVI 350 and I LOVE it !!!!!
USMARINE1108
05-29-2008, 11:32 PM
Nuvi, hands down.
GRAMPS SS
05-29-2008, 11:42 PM
guess i go with the garmin.....costco saves me again with low prices....
LIZMO
05-29-2008, 11:51 PM
i asked for a gps for my bday, maybe i should tell her to get a garmin! lol
GRAMPS SS
05-29-2008, 11:53 PM
^^^^^^^^ask her to get me one while your at it....
LIZMO
05-30-2008, 01:27 AM
okay, ill ask her. :thumbsup
BadAzzGTA89
05-30-2008, 07:26 AM
Garmin FTW
I drive Semi and go out of state alot and do alot of in state travel and it works awsome looking up POI is great when i need fuel or a place to rest and eat!
PLus the bluetooth and the built in FM transmiter with the MP3 player is great!
Also you can upload new maps from the internet!
I could go on and on it is just a great unit:thumbsup
TURTLE
05-30-2008, 07:43 AM
i guess i got a different kinda GPS.... :shrug:

http://www.maxqdata.com/

te he he
GRNDNL
05-30-2008, 09:05 AM
I got a Tom Tom One XL for X-Mas, works great but haven't had anything to compare it to..
CobraSnake
05-30-2008, 05:51 PM
I got a Tom Tom One XL for X-Mas, works great but haven't had anything to compare it to..

I'm in the same boat as him. I have the same unit and I have had some troubles in some spots. So just make sure that you download tom tom home right away so you can download updates all the time. Thats one thing I forgot and then put off doing and then of course i'm driving around wondering why tom tom brought me to a radio tower rather then a part entrance. But, otherwise I wouldn't be able to live without it.

Mark
Reverend Cooper
05-30-2008, 08:15 PM
the garmin mapquest is what i have in the truck gramps, that or a street pilot either way garmin ftw
Sleeper Sierra
05-30-2008, 10:03 PM
I have a nuvi and love it. advance has an off brand for sale for 129 and it has all the features you really need.
USMARINE1108
05-30-2008, 11:53 PM
the garmin mapquest is what i have in the truck gramps, that or a street pilot either way garmin ftw

My dad has a Street Pilot and I've got a Nuvi. The biggest difference, besides the size and updated maps, is the reception. In his car, he has to set it on the dash to get a signal and it loses it's signal in tunnels, when driving under some bridges and even some roads with tree cover. With the Nuvi, I can get a signal anywhere, never lose it, even when I'm in the house.
CobraSnake
05-31-2008, 11:12 AM
My dad has a Street Pilot and I've got a Nuvi. The biggest difference, besides the size and updated maps, is the reception. In his car, he has to set it on the dash to get a signal and it loses it's signal in tunnels, when driving under some bridges and even some roads with tree cover. With the Nuvi, I can get a signal anywhere, never lose it, even when I'm in the house.

thats the same thing with my tom tom. I never lose signal unless its pointed at the ground.


Mark
73Dustr
05-31-2008, 12:51 PM
We use a Garmin in our RV. We've had it all over WI, all the way out to Wyoming and even in the Rockies. Thing works like a charm.
T-Bag
06-02-2008, 06:51 AM
I picked up a Garmin Nuvi 200 when target misprinted it for 149.99 a month ago. Its not the most advanced GPS and doesn't make your breakfast or anything....but it still rocks.